Former Deputy Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Honorary Vice President of CWAST, Member of the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS)

Professor of the School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Member of the Council of UNU, Past President of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). Prof. Fang Xin is a long-time researcher in the field of S&T developmental strategy and policy. She is noted for her profound attainment in technological innovation, national innovation system and the institutional reform of the national S&T system.